'Ohana Care
Families and caregivers who provide the care for vulnerable elders in our community often find they are unsure of how to support their loved one and often burn out. The goal of the 'Ohana Care program is to prolong the family care giving relationship by assisting the caregiver to create individualized plans to reduce stress and link him/her to the appropriate community resources that support their care giving efforts and enhance the lives of their elderly loved one.

Services include:

Case Management

Supportive Counseling

Support Groups

Caregiver Education

‘Ohana Dementia Support RCI Reach Program*
Support and education for Caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and related Dementia.

Senior Case Management
Case management services help frai9l, elderly adults and their family member(s) or caregiver(s) navigate the often confusing array of community services in order to arrange for the support that will allow the elder to remain at home and to live as independently as possible.

* Indicates an Evidence-Based Program

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

Senior Wellness Program
Focus is on increasing wellness for seniors through specially designed group exercise and health support programs. Also designed to prevent isolation and depression, the groups are held two to three times a week and include a period of socialization, education, and fun.

6 week (non-exercise) workshop on managing chronic illness. Open to seniors and their caregivers

* Indicates an Evidence-Based Program
Wellness programs are funded through The City & County of Honolulu, Elderly Affairs Division, The Executive Office on Aging, The City & County of Honolulu, Dept. of Community Service,The Weinberg Foundation, other private grants, & individual donations.

GENERAL GERONTOLOGY INFORMATION

Eligibility:

Age 60 and older

Caregiver of individual 60 or older

Lives in their own or family residence on Oahu

Fees:

There are no fees for our services. Voluntary donations accepted.

Funders:

This program is funded through The City & County of Honolulu, Elderly Affairs Division, The Executive Office on Aging, Kūpuna Care, Federal Older Americans Act Funds, The Weinberg Foundation, The Teresa F. Hughes Trust, and individual donations.

Your Rights:

As a participant in a Child & Family Service program you have the following rights:

The right to a humane service environment

The right to services free from unlawful discrimination

The right to be involved in your own service planning

The right to confidentiality except when otherwise mandated by law

The right to services which are least restrictive and most convenient

The right to file a complaint if these rights are infringed

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call toll free 866-632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.